Treasury Career Corner LIVE in New York with Dana Laidhold and Christian Kochan

In this extra special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast recorded LIVE in New York at one of our March events, host Mike Richards had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing treasury experts about their treasury careers:

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Featuring

Dana Laidhold

Treasurer at NASDAQ

Christian Kochan

Senior Vice President, Treasurer at Endeavor

Mike Richards

CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company

About this episode

In this episode, Christian and Dana discuss their career journeys and share valuable tips for treasury professionals at all stages of their careers. They emphasize the importance of continuous learning, seeking new challenges, and leveraging networking opportunities. They also highlight the significance of automation and technology in treasury operations.

For more information on the Treasury Career Corner LIVE event please visit this link

What to expect…

  • Gain insights into the career paths of successful treasurers.
  • Learn tips and strategies for career development in treasury.
  • Understand the importance of networking and building relationships.
  • Discover the role of automation and technology in treasury operations.
  • Get inspired to embrace new challenges and opportunities in the field of treasury.

If you’d like to get in touch with Dana, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile

If you’d like to get in touch with Christian, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile

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What helped Dana develop her treasury career at Carlyle?

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How did Chris first discover treasury was the right fit for him?

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What did both guests say about the value of qualifications early vs. later in your career?

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Why did Dana find coaching especially valuable at a key turning point?

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